Feuilleton et Avis

Orders and Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

TODAY’S BUSINESS

TRAVAUX DU JOUR

9:00 A.M.

9 H

PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

G166. Third Reading of Bill 166, An Act to amend or repeal various Acts and to enact three new Acts with respect to the construction of new homes and ticket sales for events. Hon. Ms. MacCharles. REPRINTED. Time allocated November 15, 2017.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

G139. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 5, 2017 on the motion for Third Reading of Bill 139, An Act to enact the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act, 2017 and the Local Planning Appeal Support Centre Act, 2017 and to amend the Planning Act, the Conservation Authorities Act and various other Acts. Hon. Mr. Mauro. REPRINTED. Time used: 4 hrs. 26 mins.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

The Standing Committee on General Government will meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 160, An Act to amend, repeal and enact various Acts in the interest of strengthening quality and accountability for patients, as follows:

Today

4:00 p.m.

Room No. 2

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The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet pursuant to Standing Order 108 (h), as follows:

Today

9:00 a.m. (closed session)

Room No. 151

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The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet to consider Bill Pr75, An Act to revive Jetterance Canada Limited, as follows:

M10. Second Reading of Bill 10, An Act to enact two new Acts and to amend other Acts to regulate transportation network vehicles, to provide freedom for individual residential property owners to share their property for consideration with others and to deal with the expenses of public sector employees and contractors in that connection. Mr. Hudak. PRINTED.

M12. Second Reading of Bill 12, An Act to amend the Law Society Act, the Insurance Act and the Solicitors Act with respect to referral fees, contingency fees and awards for personal injury involving the use of an automobile. Mr. Hudak. PRINTED.

M20. Second Reading of Bill 20, An Act to continue the Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council and to amend the Ombudsman Act in respect of providers of mental health and addictions services. Ms. Armstrong. PRINTED.

M51. Second Reading of Bill 51, An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006 with respect to the disclosure of specified information relating to children and services in respect of children. Miss Taylor. PRINTED.

M73. Second Reading of Bill 73, An Act to amend the Representation Act, 2015 to include Wahnapitae Indian Reserve No. 11 in the electoral district of Nickel Belt rather than in the electoral district of Timiskaming-Cochrane. Mme Gélinas. PRINTED.

M76. Second Reading of Bill 76, An Act to amend the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario Act, 2005 to require the Council to collect and publish information in respect of certain educational institutions. Mr. Baker. PRINTED.

M85. Second Reading of Bill 85, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to increase the penalty for transporting a passenger for compensation without a licence, permit or authorization. Mr. Fraser. PRINTED.

M121. Second Reading of Bill 121, An Act to amend the Courts of Justice Act to require candidates for appointment as provincial judges to have completed education or training in the law of sexual assault. Mrs. Martins. PRINTED.

G139. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 5, 2017 on the motion for Third Reading of Bill 139, An Act to enact the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act, 2017 and the Local Planning Appeal Support Centre Act, 2017 and to amend the Planning Act, the Conservation Authorities Act and various other Acts. Hon. Mr. Mauro. REPRINTED. Time used: 4 hrs. 26 mins.

G166. Third Reading of Bill 166, An Act to amend or repeal various Acts and to enact three new Acts with respect to the construction of new homes and ticket sales for events. Hon. Ms. MacCharles. REPRINTED. Time allocated November 15, 2017.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

ORDRES DU GOUVERNEMENT

3. Resuming the debate adjourned on October 17, 2016 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Healthy Schools Strategy (Section 4.03, 2015 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario).

13. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 1, 2016 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on CCACs—Community Care Access Centres—Home Care Program (Section 3.01, 2015 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario).

14. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 5, 2016 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Toward Better Accountability (Chapter 5, 2015 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario).

16. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 8, 2016 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Hydro One—Management of Electricity Transmission and Distribution Assets (Section 3.06, 2015 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario).

17. Resuming the debate adjourned on March 20, 2017 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on the Pre-Budget Consultation 2017.

18. Resuming the debate adjourned on March 21, 2017 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Electricity Power System Planning (Section 3.05, 2015 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario).

19. Resuming the debate adjourned on April 13, 2017 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on University Intellectual Property (Section 3.14, 2015 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario).

22. Resuming the debate adjourned on May 17, 2017 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on the Public Accounts of the Province (Chapter 2, 2015 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario).

23. Resuming the debate adjourned on May 29, 2017 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Long-Term-Care Home Quality Inspection Program (Section 3.09, 2015 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario).

Private Members’ Notice of Motion Number 79

Avis de motion numéro 79 émanant d’une députée

Ms. Fife – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should explicitly include Regional Express Rail service to Brampton, Guelph and Kitchener in its Long-Term Infrastructure Plan, and, before April 1, 2018, provide a firm funding commitment and a clear timeline for the delivery of frequent, all-day, two-way GO rail service along the full length of the vital Kitchener GO corridor.

Ballot Item Number 21 – To be debated December 7, 2017.

M184. Second Reading of Bill 184, An Act to amend the Liquor Licence Act with respect to maple wine and mead. Mr. Crack.

NOTICES

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ NOTICES
OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT
DES DÉPUTÉS

1. Mr. Arnott — That, in the opinion of this House, recognizing the increasing volume of truck traffic through the Town of Halton Hills, the Minister of Transportation should prioritize the Highway 7 Acton Bypass project by placing it on the Southern Highways Program, the Ministry’s five-year investment plan for highway construction for Southern Ontario. Filed September 12, 2016.

2. Mr. Arnott — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Transportation should immediately move forward to fulfill the Government’s commitment to provide full day, two way GO train service on the Kitchener Line between Waterloo Region and the GTA with stops in Wellington-Halton Hills. Filed September 12, 2016.

3. Mr. Arnott — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change should ensure that the Permit to Take Water application process continues to be science-based, to provide long-term protection to our ground water resources, and that any new taxes or increase in the fees charged to large volume water users with Permits to Take Water should be substantially shared with the municipalities where the water is being drawn. Filed September 12, 2016.

4. Mr. Arnott — That, in the opinion of this House, the Attorney General should expedite the long-delayed planning process for a new courthouse in the Region of Halton and commit to a firm date when construction will commence. Filed September 12, 2016.

5. Mr. Arnott — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development should approve the proposed new Wilfrid Laurier University campus in Milton. Filed September 12, 2016.

6. Mr. Arnott — That, in the opinion of this House, after the provincial budget is balanced, the Government should begin paying down the provincial debt by creating a new line item in the budget, committing to making a payment on the principal of the provincial debt of at least 2.5 percent of the program spending of that fiscal year. Filed September 12, 2016.

9. Mr. McDonell — That, in the opinion of this House, Service Ontario should allow Ontario residents applying for a health card or other form of provincial ID to choose whichever names are listed on their birth certificate, or nicknames supported by acceptable documentation, to appear in any order on their health card, drivers’ license and any other Ontario-issued identification documents. Filed September 13, 2016.

10. Mr. Clark — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care immediately consider all options to remove the cost of mandatory water testing from non-profit organizations that operate Small Drinking Water Systems. And further that these options include having tests conducted at no charge by local public health units, as is now the case for rural homeowners. Filed September 13, 2016.

11. Mr. Clark — That, in the opinion of this House, members recognize the sacrifices made by Ontario’s veterans who have served with valour and distinction in conflicts around the world to uphold the values of liberty, justice and peace that we all hold dear. That, as an expression of the gratitude all Ontarians feel for their service, the government of Ontario is directed to establish the Lieutenant Governor’s Military Service Pin to recognize those Ontarians who have served, or are serving, in Canada’s Armed Forces. And further that the pin be designed to be worn on civilian clothing in order that those who have served may be recognized when they are not in uniform. Filed September 13, 2016.

12. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the College of Physicians should recognize the impact of Chronic Lyme disease on people in Ontario and free physicians to use their best judgment in treating patients with Chronic Lyme disease, including the prescribing of a regimen of antibiotic treatment beyond the current recommended guidelines without fear of reprimand. Filed September 21, 2016.

13. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, any modifications to the Standing Orders should be voted upon by secret ballot. Filed September 21, 2016.

14. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, Standing Committees of this House should be compelled and required to hear all Bills ordered to them for review. Filed September 21, 2016.

15. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care should direct the Capital Funding Branch to immediately approve and fund the Carleton Place Hospital redevelopment. Filed September 21, 2016.

16. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the Ministry of Natural Resources should immediately reinstate the Conservationists of Frontenac and Addington’s authority to use fry stocking as an effective means of contributing to the maintenance of Ontario’s walleye population. Filed September 21, 2016.

17. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly be instructed to (a) consider changes to the Standing Orders which would compel the Speaker to call at least one backbench motion to be called for debate each month; (b) study the practices of other Westminster-style Parliaments with regards to backbench motions being called before the House, especially the practices that Speaker Bercow of the British House of Commons has implemented with regards to Early Day Motions; (c) propose any necessary modifications to the Standing Orders and the practices of the House; and (d) report its findings to the House no later than six months following the adoption of this order. Filed September 21, 2016.

18. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the House recommends to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly that Standing Order 28(d) be amended to remove the sentence “An abstention shall not be entered in the Votes and Proceedings or the Journals” and that Standing Order 28(e) be amended to read “The names of the members voting on each side of the question and members abstaining from the question shall be entered in the Votes and Proceedings and the Journals, except on dilatory motions when the number only shall be entered.” Filed September 21, 2016.

19. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the House recommends to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly that Standing Order 43(b)(vi) be repealed. Filed September 21, 2016.

20. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the House recommends to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly that the Standing Orders and practices of this House be changed to require night sittings in the last two weeks of every session reserved for private members’ public bills which await third reading and that their third reading be compelled in those reserved times. Filed September 21, 2016.

21. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the House recommends to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly that the Standing Orders and practices of this House be changed to allow motions, including Opposition Day motions, to be presented with a resolution that, if passed, is binding upon the Government and or the Assembly for implementation or for referral to a committee. Filed September 21, 2016.

22. Mr. Hillier — That this House recommends to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly that Standing Order 69(a) be amended to read:

Private members’ public bills may be co-sponsored by up to four members of the House. It shall be the responsibility of the co-sponsors to select which among them will move the motion for introduction and first reading of the bill. Any of the co-sponsors shall be entitled to move the motions for second or third reading of the bill. The names of the co-sponsors shall be indicated on the introduction copy of the bill and shall thereafter be printed on the face of the bill. Filed September 21, 2016.

23. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly should be instructed to (a) consider the removal of the Government’s monopoly on calling Bills for third reading; (b) propose any necessary modifications to the Standing Orders and the practices of the House; and (c) report its findings to the House no later than six months following the adoption of this order. Filed September 21, 2016.

24. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the House recommend to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly that the Standing Orders of the House pertaining to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills be amended to include that the Committee shall review regulations to ensure that the regulation does not make any unusual or unexpected delegation of power. Filed September 21, 2016.

25. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the House recommend to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly that the Standing Orders of the House be amended such that any member is permitted during Introduction of Bills to table a motion requesting a review and debate upon the merits of any regulation filed with the Registrar of Regulations; and that, if this motion is passed, the government ensure the motion is debated within that session of Parliament and allow up to two hours of debate. Filed September 21, 2016.

26. Mr. Natyshak — That, in the opinion of this House, every October 6th should be recognized as the Day of Respect at Work as part of a broader, coordinated effort by Government, organized labour and industry to eliminate harassment and violence in the workplace. Filed October 5, 2016.

28. Mr. Bailey — That, in the opinion of this House, the Province of Ontario recognize each year on October 9th as a day to raise public awareness of Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcus, abbreviated as PANDAS, and Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, abbreviated as PANS. Filed October 6, 2016.

31. Mr. McDonell — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government should place a moratorium on rural school closures and suspend Pupil Accommodation Reviews until it has developed a long term plan for rural education by consulting with all local rural school boards, school communities, students, and municipalities and that it considers the value of local education, ensures students receive a quality education that includes access to important extra-curricular activities and after school employment, and that it establishes a stable, sustainable funding formula for rural areas. Filed November 1, 2016.

34. Mr. Vanthof — REASONED AMENDMENT — That the motion for Second Reading of Bill 70, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various statutes, be amended by deleting all the words after “That” and substituting therefore with the words “That this Bill be NOT now be read a Second time but be referred back to the Government with instructions to incorporate therein:

1. that Schedules 16 and 17 in Bill 70 be deleted; and

2. that each of the said schedules be introduced as separate Public Bills.” Filed November 21, 2016.

35. Mr. Bailey — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should recognize the fourth week of November in each year as Scottish Rite Week in Canada and in the Province of Ontario. Filed November 21, 2016.

40. Mr. Baker — That, in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario should:

Recognize that 2016 marks the 125th year since the arrival of the first Ukrainians to Canada; and

Recognize that 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence and that Canada was the first nation in the Western world to recognize Ukraine’s independence; and

Recognize that both Ontario and Canada, by way of the Holodomor Memorial Day Act and the Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (“Holodomor”) Memorial Day Act (Canada), have recognized the Holodomor - the famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine that killed millions of Ukrainians - as a genocide orchestrated by the Soviet Communist regime of Joseph Stalin; and

Condemn Russia’s military aggression, illegal annexation of Crimea and occupation of Ukraine’s sovereign territory and stand firmly in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; and

Recognize that by way of the Ukrainian Heritage Day Act; Ontario has celebrated the contributions of Ukrainian Canadians to Ontario; and

Recognize that Ontarians of Ukrainian descent have left and continue to leave a historic mark on our province, that their contributions span communities across Ontario and are reflected in our economic, political, social and cultural life, that Ukrainian Canadians have played an important role in the development of Ontario into one of the most desirable places in the world to live and have contributed to making Canada the great country that it is today; and

Declare 2016-17 as the year of the Ukrainian Canadian in Ontario. Filed December 6, 2016.

41. Mr. Harris — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care should report on the progress of the government’s Working Group on Rare Diseases on a bi-annual basis.

The report should be Tabled with the House, as well as posted on the ministry’s website and should include the membership of the Working Group; the schedule of meetings; the agenda for each meeting; a synopsis of items discussed and meeting outcomes since the last report; and expected outcomes and milestones for the coming year.

The first report should be tabled by March 9, 2017, with subsequent bi-annual report(s) tabled during the first week of the Fall Legislative sitting and at the end of February each year to commemorate Rare Disease Day in Ontario. Filed February 27, 2017.

44. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Infrastructure should ensure that Infrastructure Ontario respect the official plan of the Town of Gravenhurst, negotiate a fair price for the property of the former Muskoka Regional Centre based on the use specified in the Town’s official plan and proceed with the sale of that property to the Town of Gravenhurst so that the demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of the Bethune Maple Leaf School can begin. Filed March 27, 2017.

47. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms should be amended to enshrine property rights for Ontarians, as follows:

(1) The following section is inserted after section 7:

7.1(1) In Ontario, everyone has the right not to be deprived, by any act of the Legislative Assembly or by any action taken under authority of an act of the Legislative Assembly, of the title, use, or enjoyment of real property or of any right attached to real property, or of any improvement made to or upon real property, unless made whole by means of full, just and timely financial compensation, and that this section refers to any act of the Legislative Assembly made before or after the coming into force of this section.

(2) This amendment may be cited as the Constitution Amendment, 2012 (No Expropriation in Ontario without Compensation), and reference to the Constitution Acts, 1867 to 1982, shall be deemed to include a reference to the Constitution Amendment, 2012 (No Expropriation in Ontario without Compensation). Filed April 3, 2017.

48. Mr. Clark — That, in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario shall proclaim April 26, 2017, as Ontario Dentist Day in our province to applaud the many contributions that Ontario’s dentists make to the oral health and overall well-being of all Ontarians, and to recognize the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary year of the Ontario Dental Association, one of Ontario’s first professional associations. Filed April 4, 2017.

49. Mr. Hillier — That, in the opinion of this House, the House recommends that the Premier and the Minister of Minister of Health and Long-Term Care develop a policy that enables all Ontario schools to have an AED available. Filed April 4, 2017.

51. Ms. Kiwala — That, in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario should proclaim the twenty-sixth (26th) day of April as Ontario Dentist Day to recognize and applaud the vital role of dentists in protecting Ontarians’ oral health as a key component of overall health. Filed April 5, 2017.

53. Ms. Sattler — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should fully adopt the Equal Pay Coalition’s 12 Steps to Close the Gender Pay Gap by 2025 and should immediately implement the following two measures:

1) Properly fund the enforcement of the Pay Equity Act to ensure pay equity compliance, by expanding the Pay Equity Commission’s monitoring and enforcement mechanisms and establishing a resolution benchmark of six months;

2) Pass pay transparency legislation that includes requirements for pay range disclosures by gender and reprisal protections for workers who disclose their salaries. Filed April 10, 2017.

55. Mme Gélinas — That, in the opinion of this House, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care should recognize – as Cancer Care Ontario acknowledged in 2014 – that a growing number of cancer patients in Ontario are facing significant out-of-pocket costs and financial barriers to treatment because take-home oral cancer drugs are not publicly funded and should begin funding take-home oral cancer drugs so that all cancer patients have access to the medication they need, regardless of their ability to pay. Filed April 13, 2017.

56. Mr. Fedeli — REASONED AMENDMENT — That the motion for Second Reading of Bill 127, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact, amend and repeal various statutes be amended by deleting all the words after “That” and substituting therefore with the words “this Bill be NOT now be read a Second time but be referred back to the Government with instructions to incorporate therein:

• A plan to immediately begin paying down the debt rather than adding an additional $10 billion in debt this year to the most indebted sub-national government in the world.” Filed May 2, 2017.

57. Mme Gélinas — That, in the opinion of this House, violence against nurses and all front-line health care workers in hospitals, long-term care homes and throughout Ontario’s healthcare system is unacceptable and the Criminal Code should be amended to make assault of a health care worker a more serious offence. Filed May 8, 2017.

59. Mr. Fedeli — REASONED AMENDMENT — That the motion for Second Reading of Bill 134, An Act to implement 2017 Budget measures, be amended by deleting all the words after “That” and substituting therefore with the words “this Bill be NOT now be read a Second time but that the Minister of Finance first provide the Assembly with a detailed justification for it to authorize tax increases through regulation.” Filed May 29, 2017.

61. Mr. Walker — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario, recognizing that the current access symbol is nearly half-a-century old, depicting a symbol of a stationary person, should adopt the new symbol featuring a dynamic individual, leaning forward with a sense of movement, and known universally as the “Modified International Symbol of Access,” which highlights independence and engagement, and emphasizes the visual focus from the wheelchair to the individual, and, furthermore, that the new symbol be used when a new accessible parking space is being created or when an old sign needs to be replaced, thereby coming at no additional cost to Ontario taxpayers or businesses. Filed May 30, 2017.

64. Mr. Bailey — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government should immediately strike an Advisory council on pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome to advise the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education relating to the disorder and syndrome. Filed September 12, 2017.

69. Mr. Harris — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Transportation should immediately strike a Highway Safety Task Force of Ontario road safety partners and experts to study, consult and ultimately develop recommendations addressing the root causes of the increases in highway fatalities, and specifically investigating penalties, traffic flow policy, incident clearing, road infrastructure and safety inspections; and the Task Force should provide an interim progress report to the House by February 1, 2018, and a final report with recommendations by April 1, 2018. Filed November 1, 2017.

71. Mr. Cho — That, in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario should declare June Filipino Heritage Month in recognition and honour of the significant contributions the Filipino community has made to the province of Ontario. Filed November 14, 2017.

73. Mr. Vanthof — REASONED AMENDMENT — That the motion for Second Reading of Bill 177, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various statutes, be amended by deleting all the words after “That” and substituting therefore the words “this Bill be NOT now be read a Second time but be referred back to the Government with instructions to provide a report to the House on the impact of changes to the Pension Benefits Act, including clarification of key terms and definitions so that this House can adequately consider the implications of this legislation.” Filed November 16, 2017.

76. Mme Gélinas — That, in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario should officially adopt the Ontario Accord and urge the Government of Ontario to facilitate the greater involvement and meaningful engagement of people living with HIV/AIDS in all decisions, taken across government, that relate to the health, well-being, and dignity of people living with and affected by HIV. Filed November 28, 2017.

78. Ms. Thompson — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care must enhance and update data collection and surveillance strategies of black-legged ticks which can carry Lyme disease to provide a current analysis of at risk regions, ultimately promoting better awareness, prevention, diagnosis, and treatments for front line health officials and the people of Ontario. Filed November 30, 2017.

79. Ms. Fife — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should explicitly include Regional Express Rail service to Brampton, Guelph and Kitchener in its Long-Term Infrastructure Plan, and, before April 1, 2018, provide a firm funding commitment and a clear timeline for the delivery of frequent, all-day, two-way GO rail service along the full length of the vital Kitchener GO corridor. Filed December 4, 2017.

M101. Bill 101, An Act to amend the Business Corporations Act with respect to meetings of shareholders, the election of directors and the adoption of an executive compensation policy. Mr. Takhar. Referred March 9, 2017.

M116. Bill 116, An Act to amend the Liquor Control Act and the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996 with respect to authorizations for brand owners to sell spirits manufactured for them in Ontario. Mr. Hatfield. Referred May 4, 2017.

G177. Bill 177, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various statutes. Hon. Mr. Sousa. The Lieutenant Governor’s recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 57, has been received. Time allocated November 29, 2017. Referred November 30, 2017.

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES AFFAIRES GOUVERNEMENTALES

M22. Bill 22, An Act to amend the Ticket Speculation Act to prohibit the use of ticket purchasing software and to require the listing of a ticket’s original purchase price. Ms. Kiwala. Referred September 29, 2016.

G160. Bill 160, An Act to amend, repeal and enact various Acts in the interest of strengthening quality and accountability for patients. Hon. Mr. Hoskins. The Lieutenant Governor’s recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 57, has been received. Referred October 26, 2017.

M179. Bill 179, An Act to amend the Building Code Act, 1992, the Insurance Act and the Municipal Affairs Act in respect of flood avoidance, insurance and recovery. Mr. Natyshak. Referred November 23, 2017.

G174. Bill 174, An Act to enact the Cannabis Act, 2017, the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation Act, 2017 and the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, to repeal two Acts and to make amendments to the Highway Traffic Act respecting alcohol, drugs and other matters. Hon. Mr. Naqvi. The Lieutenant Governor’s recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 57, has been received. Time allocated November 22, 2017. Referred November 23, 2017.

G175. Bill 175, An Act to implement measures with respect to policing, coroners and forensic laboratories and to enact, amend or repeal certain other statutes and revoke a regulation. Hon. Mme Lalonde. The Lieutenant Governor's recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 57, has been received. Referred December 5, 2017.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

COMITÉ PERMANENT DE L’ASSEMBLÉE LÉGISLATIVE

M26. Bill 26, An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in respect of leave and accommodation for victims of domestic or sexual violence and to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act in respect of information and instruction concerning domestic and sexual violence. Ms. Sattler. Referred October 20, 2016.

M151. Bill 151, An Act to amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 to expand the entitlement to benefits under the insurance plan for posttraumatic stress disorder. Mr. Natyshak. Referred September 14, 2017.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL POLICY

COMITÉ PERMANENT DE LA POLITIQUE SOCIALE

M6. Bill 6, An Act to amend the Ministry of Community and Social Services Act to establish the Social Assistance Research Commission. Mr. Miller (Hamilton East—Stoney Creek). Referred September 29, 2016.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs will meet to consider Bill 177, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various statutes, as follows:

Thursday, December 7

9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Room No. 151

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The Standing Committee on General Government will meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 160, An Act to amend, repeal and enact various Acts in the interest of strengthening quality and accountability for patients, as follows:

Today

4:00 p.m.

Room No. 2

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The Standing Committee on Justice Policy will meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 174, An Act to enact the Cannabis Act, 2017, the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation Act, 2017 and the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, to repeal two Acts and to make amendments to the Highway Traffic Act respecting alcohol, drugs and other matters, as follows:

Thursday, December 7

9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Room No. 1

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The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet pursuant to Standing Order 108 (h), as follows:

Today

9:00 a.m. (closed session)

Room No. 151

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The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet as follows: Bill PR75, An Act to revive Jetterance Canada Limited, as follows:

Today

9:00 a.m.

Room No. 1

QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS

Questions are to appear on the day after they are received and on every subsequent day in that week and then subsequently only on each Monday until an Answer other than an Interim Answer is received. A question first appearing on a Thursday will appear on each day of the following week.

635. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance state the annual costs incurred (per transaction) associated with accounting changes required to the mandated annual CPI increases to fees for completing real estate purchases and sales, including fees for an execution certificate and for registration of a transfer or mortgage. December 4, 2017.

636. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance state on what page(s) in the Fall Economic Statement he has made corrections to reflect the concerns of the Auditor General and the Financial Accountability Officer about the validity of the province’s stated fiscal position. December 4, 2017.

637. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care state when the regulation change allowed for in Bill 160 that would permit Cassellholme to proceed with its redevelopment be proclaimed. December 4, 2017.

Order of Precedence for Private Members’ Public Business to be called during the Second Session of the Forty-first Parliament according to the draw on August 14, 2017, pursuant to Standing Order 98(b).